Sunday Aug 30 • Okies For Monarchs
Oklahoma Monarch Society is Celebrating at Heirloom Rustic Ales
Sunday, August 30
1pm – 5pm
Heirloom Rustic Ales
2113 E Admiral Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74110
2113 E Admiral Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74110
This Father’s Day, treat Dad to something special — a morning of pancakes, nature, and giving back to the trails we love! The Tulsa Urban Wilderness Coalition (TUWC) invites you to our Father’s Day Pancake Brunch on Sunday, June 21 at Turkey Mountain.
🗓 Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – until we run out
📍 Location: Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area lower lot pavilion
💵 Cost: By donation – give what you can!
Join us for hot, fluffy pancakes straight off the griddle! Whether you’re planning a hike or just coming out for brunch, your meal supports a mission that keeps Tulsa’s wild spaces thriving.
This year’s event features a silent auction with items generously donated by local businesses — outdoor gear, local experiences, unique gifts, and this year’s standout lot: a members lovingly cared for and restored 1959 Schwinn Spitfire, a Chicago-made beauty in original white and powder blue, ready to ride and ready for its next Tulsa home. It’s the perfect opportunity to bid on something special while supporting the trails you love.
All proceeds benefit the Tulsa Urban Wilderness Coalition, directly supporting trail maintenance and educational programs that preserve and protect Tulsa’s urban wilderness for generations to come.
Bring the whole family — and your best dad jokes! This is a come-and-go event starting at 9:00 AM and going until the pancakes (and syrup) run out.
Interested in volunteering, donating auction items, or sponsoring the event? Contact us at sponsorship@tuwc.org.
Follow TUWC on social media for updates and sneak peeks at auction items. Don’t forget to tag your brunch moments with #BrunchForTheWild.
Make this Father’s Day one to remember — with great food, great people, and a great cause.
We’ll see you on the trails! 🥞🌲🎁
We wanted to share an important update regarding the Trail Work Day previously scheduled for March 29.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, this date is no longer viable and the event has been canceled. We understand this may be disappointing, and we appreciate your flexibility as we work through these changes.
Our team is actively coordinating a new date, and we will share those details as soon as they are confirmed.
Lake Bixhoma remains a priority project for the Tulsa Urban Wilderness Coalition. The planned improvements and trail work are still very much moving forward—we’re simply shifting the timeline to ensure the best possible outcome.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to building and maintaining Tulsa’s urban wilderness spaces. We look forward to getting back out on the trail with you soon.
Join the Tulsa Urban Wilderness Coalition for a focused trail workday at Ray Harral Nature Park in Broken Arrow as we take on invasive species removal, with special attention on lespedeza. This workday is a critical step in protecting native plant communities and maintaining the health of this well-loved public green space.
Lespedeza is an aggressive invasive plant that crowds out native species, reduces habitat quality for wildlife, and alters soil health. Removing it by hand is labor-intensive but highly effective — and it’s work that directly improves the long-term resilience of the park. Every volunteer hour makes a measurable difference.
This workday is well-suited for both returning volunteers and first-timers who want to learn more about invasive species management and hands-on stewardship. TUWC will provide guidance on identification, removal techniques, and why this work matters beyond a single trail corridor.
Hands-on invasive species removal
Education on lespedeza and its impact on native ecosystems
Collaboration with fellow volunteers who care about local trails and wild spaces
9AM – Noon
Water
Long pants
Long-sleeve shirt
Sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots
Gloves (if you have them)
Loppers (if you have them)
Manual / pocket chainsaw (if you have one)
Ray Harral Nature Park is an important natural asset for Broken Arrow, offering trails, wildlife habitat, and everyday access to nature. Workdays like this help ensure the park remains healthy and accessible for years to come.
Show up, dig in, and help us care for the places we all share.
Contact Peter at the TUWC with any questions or concerns.
Contact Miranda at Ray Harral with Questions.
the TUWC will have waivers on site to complete.
Join The Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma and the Tulsa Urban Wilderness Coalition for a meaningful morning of hands-on conservation at the Pearl Jackson Crosstimbers Preserve. This special volunteer workday offers exclusive early access to the preserve before it opens to the public — a rare opportunity to experience and care for one of Oklahoma’s unique Crosstimbers landscapes.
Volunteers will assist with trail building and the cleanup of existing firebreaks, helping prepare the preserve for future public access while supporting long-term land stewardship goals. Whether you’re an experienced volunteer or new to conservation workdays, your time and effort will directly contribute to the health and accessibility of this protected space.
Tools and on-site instruction will be provided.
The exact meeting location and a mandatory release form will be sent by email after registration is completed. Please monitor your inbox as the event approaches.
For questions or additional information, contact Bridget Wunsch at
volunteeroklahoma@tnc.org
This is a unique opportunity to support conservation work in a preserve few have seen. Register in advance, come ready to work, and help prepare this landscape for its future as a public wild space.